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This Sunday is daylight savings time. I could not be more ready. Are you ready? Are you so excited? I am – smiling’s spring is my favorite!

Yes, we lose an hour, but it is just the beginning of longer days, warmer days. Soon there will be bi-weekly trips to all of my favorite Farmers Markets, when the vendors in Portland have more than just cauliflower…

Good thing I love my cauliflower, and continue to come up with new ways to enjoy it.

I have made this sesame-orange crispy cauliflower three times in as many weeks, It is one of my new favorite things, and it is bright and light and crispy good. I have served this as a side dish with a new dal recipe, as a warm salad topper, and as a dippable appetizer at our Academy Awards shindig:

Last month I discovered a fun monthly event, Food ‘n Flix, created by Heather of girlichef, and hosted by a different blogger each month. The host chooses a film that has a food theme, we watch and create a dish inspired by the film. Fun, right?

I loved this book when I read it years ago. Not surprisingly, I immediately wanted to book my own three month trip filled with self indulgent excess. I wanted to meet a Balinese Shaman. I wanted to stretch and learn and explore. I even wanted to learn to meditate. I am not so good at quieting this mind.

When the movie came out, I saved Jason from having to watch and a few excited girls went to see it. As much as I find Julia Roberts charming, I did not enjoy the movie as much as the book. I know many feel the same – saying it is too self indulgent and unrealistic. Well, of course, for many this is true. For me this is true, at least the unrealistic part.

I feel there are times you should be self indulgent, and have no guilt about it. Watching this film recently, with my recent perspectives, I can appreciate the break. I can appreciate the running halfway across the world. I can appreciate taking care of yourself.

I think what was disappointing for me, in anticipation of the three places visited and the accompanying life changers in each, was the first hour of the movie – giving more story to details that were not as prevalent in the book. We saw so much more of her life prior to the journey – I wanted to get to the good stuff. Okay, and the pizza.

Another reason many might be turned off by the self indulgence – the movie doesn’t clearly define the why. The book can narrate much more of the thoughts, feelings and intentions that inspire such a trip in the first place – the struggle to find oneself and the search for independence – the movie is a glossy party with new friends, and pizza.

Don’t get me wrong – I enjoyed the movie okay. Having read the book, I can and do appreciate this movie – even like it. It was fun to watch again for this post. After 2.5 hours, I was ready for pizza.

Top pizza crust with olive oil, basil and oregano. Arrange cheese, leaving an inch around edge of crust. Top with cauliflower, olives and peppers. Cook according to instruction for pizza crust – (after par-baking crust, bake pizza with toppings 10-15 minutes at 375).

Green Pancakes

These vegan green pancakes have long held the title as most popular pancake on spabettie. Loved by everyone with a whimsical side, those who love greens, and those looking for an alternative sandwich bread!

Vegan Seven Layer Dip

Who doesn’t love this dip? For years, I have been making all sorts of variations on the classic recipe. Because of this, I am giving you all the tips to make the best seven layer dip. I am giving you a recipe – consider it a guide.